This document discusses pursuing a career in the computer field. It outlines different job titles in IT like software engineering, systems analysts, and computer programmers. Statistics show over 2.8 million IT workers in the US in 2005 earning an average of $67,010. College programs that provide training for IT careers can lead to high paying jobs. The document encourages researching careers, salaries, and choosing an educational program to prepare for work in the in-demand computer field.

1. Why Choose A CAREER IN THE COMPUTER FIELD? By: Jessica Rosado

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3. Background Not sure what career field to pursue? The Information Technology (IT) field offers people a chance to select from different types of occupations. This field has become so broad that people have different choices in whether or not they want to work in an office, from home or on the road. Why choose to go to college for computers over any other degree program? First of all it is a fact that people who graduate from college tend to get better and higher paying jobs than those who only have a high school diploma. Therefore why not attend college for one of the most broad fields there is. There are different programs that can be taken to pursue a career in IT, for example there are degree programs, diploma programs, and certifications for the different IT fields .

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5. Job titles The following table provides you with some of the different job titles in the different IT fields.

6. Job titles The previous table has only a few of the different types of jobs that can be done in the IT field. For a more detailed list of job titles and careers you can click on the following Link: Computer Sciences and Programming Job Titles and Careers.

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8. statistics National estimates for this occupation: Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this major group: Percentile wage estimates for this major group: More information can be obtained by going to the Bureau of Labor Statistics website http://www.bls.gov/oes/2008/may/oes150000.htm.

9. Statistics According to a survey done by the US department of Labor back in 2005, there were 2.8 million IT workers in the US, with the average salary said to be $67,010. A few years after this information was published the market has continued to grow making this industry one of the most successful industries to work in. A few areas that are in very high demand are software engineering, systems analysts, computer programmers and hardware engineers, these jobs are said to have very huge salary payouts according to the US department of labor. For more information go to the following link. http://tipsguideresources.com/career/the-best-way-to-find-it-jobs-17257

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12. College programs In order to get a high paying job, one must first get an education. First, research the career that best interests you. Second, research the estimated salary range for that particular job. Lastly, select what school provides you with the best training and education for that career field.

13. College Programs See below for the different degree programs and certifications that are available in the Augusta Area.

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17. Recap Looking at our economy status many people would be hesitant to start a new career program yet I believe it is worth taking the time to research this field. The purpose of this presentation was to help educate those people who were undecided in the type of career they want to pursue. In this presentation you should have been able to view a list of different career fields and job titles. As well as the estimated wages available for this major group and lastly, some of the different educational programs available here in the Augusta Area. I hope that my presentation has been helpful to those who are considering a job in this field because the bottom line is companies are expanding, requiring more computer automation and increasing the demand of people in the IT field.